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Moody’s predicts strong growth for China market
China's insurance sector, both in life and property and casualty (P&C) industries, is set for strong growth, according to two new reports from Moody's Investors Service.
New BlueSky directors map out new course for business
The aerial photography company BlueSky has appointed three directors following a management buyout from Getmapping.
XL Capital announces increased capacity
XL Capital has announced that its insurance operations will provide commercial property insurance capacity of up to $500m, allowing it to underwrite entire global property programs on a selective basis.
Homeowners under insured for possessions left outside, says new report
Many homeowners may be inadequately insured for possessions which are left outside, according to a new report, Home Insurance in the UK, published by Defaqto.
Hiscox targets new PI market
Hiscox Insurance has launched a new professional indemnity policy, specifically designed for the newly regulated market of secondary intermediaries.
Alea apoints new CEO
Alea has promoted Mark Ricciardelli from group president and chief operating officer to group president and chief executive officer with immediate effect. Mr Ricciardelli has also been appointed an executive director of Alea.
Dispute cover for antiques launched
Legal costs insurance provider, Arc Legal Assistance, has launched a specialist commercial legal costs insurance package for international brokers, Besso, which includes cover for disputes with Trading Standards over alleged misrepresentation of the…
Employers must keep eye on wages
Employers must keep a tight rein on wage costs, while spending more on training staff, to offset the...
Halifax in television advertising push
Halifax General Insurance is to embark upon its own series of direct response television adverts to push its household products.
Kwik Fit in Motor Cycle Direct tie up
Kwik-Fit Insurance Services has launched a new motorcycle insurance division, teaming up with Motor Cycle Direct for the launch.
ABI's Mary Francis joins Centrica
Mary Francis, the director-general of the Association of British Insurers, has been appointed non-executive director of Centrica, Britain's biggest household gas and electricity supplier, according to today’s Financial Times.
2003 saw increase in road deaths
The Department of Transport today published national statistics on road casualties in Great Britain in 2003, which relate to casualties in accidents reported to the police.
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Industry to tackle commercial fraud
The insurance industry has turned its attention to tackling commercial claims fraud by setting up a ...
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RAC: one in four motor claimants not "impressed"
Motor policyholders' expectations of service and compensation in the event of total loss are damagin...
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Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
I am not quite sure what links horse insurance to weddings or photography cover, but this website br...
Appointment at Regency@Home
Independent network of furniture repairers Regency@Home has made Emily Warr training co-ordinator. S...
Alarm appoints Simon Wills as chief executive
Public sector risk management forum Association of Local Authority Risk Managers has appointed Simon...
Town and Country Assistance changes its name
Motor insurance claims management company Town and Country Assistance has changed its name to WNS As...
UK insurers appeal for new model repair data
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David Codling signs up for Insur-E.tam Central
Commercial lines intermediary David Codling and Associates has signed up for Insur-E.tam Central, a ...